a little repetitive, especially Part 5 - but great video!
@torakun35734 күн бұрын
hi, i'm in the middle of changing system currently. EIther Fuji GFX 50r or leica, is my only 2 choices. My question is, how hard is it to manual focus with it? especially with that mitakon. I dont do landscape, but I'd love to take a family photograph during family events, and travel purpose. So I wont need the wide angle lenses, I'd just buy the mitakon and 1 AF lens if i go down the GFX route. Please advise on how hard is it to manual focus. especially at night or at indoor. thank you kindly, and what a great video. I love videos where people dont review/talk about the latest and greatest gears only.. its getting so boring.. i love older gears talk/re review/long usage review. cheers!
@johndeer55249 күн бұрын
I am taking absolutely horrible photos with this camera I can't even figure out how to take a photo on zoom clearly my shutter speed is all jacked up ... I need help 😭
@jansonnenmair10 күн бұрын
god, that music made me turn it off
@JayPatel-tm4fv14 күн бұрын
Superb comprehensive comparison. Thanks!
@Lonnie.G13 күн бұрын
I appreciate that!
@john_in_Berlin16 күн бұрын
Exceptional video. Much more than an informal riff. Pure narrative.
@Lonnie.G9 күн бұрын
I really appreciate that- thank you!
@Mohika88119 күн бұрын
Thank you for such a thorough comparison. It’s been really helpful.
@SaxyBoy9121 күн бұрын
These things are so impossible to find these days.
@musa760622 күн бұрын
The medium format look is this: 1) High resolution images, esp in the case of film. Medium format film gives so much more detail than 35mm, but digital sensors can give high definition with a smaller sensor, so in the age of digital, this isn't such a big issue. 2) This is pure physics and even in the age of digital can only be changed by a focal reducer: Using a longer focal length lens at a closer range for a shallower depth of field. Ultra fast optics seem to help balance this with smaller sensors, but ultimately the sensor size, or effective size, does matter. You can try a test to see the difference. Take whatever camera you have, put a portrait length lens on it, and then take a full body picture of someone. Then, move closer, and a take multi panel image of the same person, 3 or 4 panels, and then stitch the panels together. The stitched image won't look great, don't worry about that, but you will be able to see the difference in lens compression with the exact same lens.
@dunkkid2323 күн бұрын
Im late but this video ain't! Good to see you back on here bro! The GFX 50r is tuff but Fujifilm got other plans. I hope to get one soon.
@Lonnie.G22 күн бұрын
Appreciate it bro!
@davidpinheiro433724 күн бұрын
Nice video, by the way, where are you find the group for the Sony please? The little grip on the flash
@feelda30326 күн бұрын
cool insight. how does the ef 28 work on the gfx?
@Lonnie.G26 күн бұрын
Thanks! There is definitely vignetting. Can be mostly corrected in post but it’s work. Corners are soft. But the field of view is really nice - especially when shooting in 65:24 . I’d say it’s functional for casual shooting. Not for critical use though
@superalex15927 күн бұрын
I have Fuji X100VI and A7cR+35mm f2.8. Main problem of Fuji is: It's automatics will not try to shoot 125 iso. It's unpredictable. Other problems of Fuji are: bad quality noise removing in JPEG and HIF, bad RAW editing app, No support for Fuji HIF on Mac.
@armouroscardear29 күн бұрын
1:28 a photographer big on consent ! yes thank you.
@erickproАй бұрын
Do you feel that the low res of the viewfinder is a bother?
@Lonnie.G29 күн бұрын
without looking up the specs I never thought the EVF was low res. for a point of comparison I currently use the a9 and a7c EVFs so it’s possible I just haven’t been spoiled by a Hugh end EVF yet. best ones I’ve used are likely this one and the xt3. so it’s all relative and I never had an issue with this evf - feels large to me and crisp enough for manual focus
@winc06Ай бұрын
Yes. More, please.
@troz856Ай бұрын
I love mine; traded a Hasselblad 501CM with CFV-50c digital back for GFX 50R and a couple of zoom lenses. I really enjoy using it, and I wish they would do a 100R. (edit): I'd add three points. 1. You talk about the cropping flexibility but the MF sensor means that aggressive cropping without much loss of quality essentially extends your focal length, so my 100-200 zoom is almost like having a 100-400. 2. The MF sensor has comparatively low noise at higher ISOs, so I often shoot with fixed aperture and shutter speed, and auto ISO. That took a lot of mental recalibration after decades of shooting film. 3. The GF zooms are, to my eye at any rate, comparable in quality with primes in many situations. My 50R came with a 32-64 and I haven't looked at an image taken with it and wished that I had used a prime. Only criticism: I wish it wasn't so easy to move the exposure compensation dial when taking it out of the bag...
@Lonnie.G29 күн бұрын
likewise a 100R would be a dream. think your additional points are all valid as well and I do wish to get myself a zoom for landscape and hiking. Luckily I don’t recall ,y exposure comp dial ever getting bumped - mine seems fairly stiff
@mahdimanesh4221Ай бұрын
I used the 50R years ago along the 50S and I always came back to it and the 63mm -- but the 50S and the zoom was excellent; just not portable. Now the 100sii is here and the ergonomics are excellent again. As an owner of the XH2S, I still miss my XPro3. So unless. I would use long lenses and need a battery grip, I prefer the "viewfinder to the left" body. Hope Fujifilm will update this body sometime.
@afeherАй бұрын
Mate, what is that small display under your main monitor?
@davidselby8115Ай бұрын
Really good unbiased explanation of the camera and its features
@SourPlanetАй бұрын
GFX 50R is zero hype, all real deal. Super unique camera. With that Mitakon.. no other system conveniently offers that particular look.
@nickthaskaterАй бұрын
50R sitting at $3k+ today hurts.
@Lonnie.GАй бұрын
If you’re in the US you just have to know where to look. One recently sold for 1795 on fredmiranda within the past week with 5 batteries (which are hard to find). I’m seeing used from online retailers for $2150-2400 . If not US I’m not sure.
@nickthaskaterАй бұрын
@@Lonnie.G Canada here, so the US pricing you mention is is about right.
@Lonnie.GАй бұрын
@nickthaskater ahhh ok
@ItsjustmeDJ25 күн бұрын
@@Lonnie.G That was me! I feel like I got the deal of the century. I love this camera so much. For now I’m adapting M and LTM lenses on it but I’m hoping to get a GF lens for it soon but will probably have to sell something first. I also have an x-pro2 so the layout seems very familiar to me. Btw, love the video!
@Lonnie.G25 күн бұрын
Yeah you got a hell of a deal. Took me so long to find the original batteries at a decent price
@dezfoto7534Ай бұрын
Thanks Lonnie, I found this really helpful!
@brownbear100Ай бұрын
Really appreciate this video. I have had an x-t5 since release and an very happy with the camera and have some great lenses for it. Having had the x70, then the x100v, then x70, then x100v...and now x100vi I have concluded that the x70 is very nice and compact, but lacking in many ways. The x100vi on that sensor is wonderful... but now too similar to the x-t5 in many ways that was never the case with the previous x100 and X-T cameras. I want a compact camera, but while it will fit in a pocket, it's not super compact. I also want something different, yet it's no longer as different as it once was. The ND is nice, but the 1/180000 shutter speed for non-flash and non-video does the job too on both x-t5 and x100vi. The OVF is nice, but I only use it because it's there and I wish to the OVF was better. I find it an awkward child rather than a Goldilocks. I've also started leaning more towards 18 and 27mm on apsc. With Fuji apparently bringing a gfx version of the x100 next year, I have obsessed over getting a GFX50R and 50 3.5 used to at least test the waters. I would never want the huge lenses, nor their price tags. So a gfx in the style of the x100 with (in all likelihood) an adapted 50 3.5 is mighty appealing for my "something different" camera. A GR for lightweight camera could then fill that hole. I have the 27 1.2 for the x-t5 so am not going to gain anything with the 50 3.5 (1.8 equiv on apsc) but I do stop that lens down also. What I would like to do is this summer take the x100vi and gfx50R+50mm 3.5 on a two week road trip I have coming up and just see where I'm at. The X-t5 is my comfort blanket so would leave that and all my nice lenses. How do you find that dial on the shutter button, though? Looks Ike it would be easy to nudge when taking a shot!
@Lonnie.GАй бұрын
That dial can absolutely be bumped on accident. It’s something I keep my eye on for sure. Luckily no effect when the camera is off and in the bag for example but once you turn the camera on you do have to be mindful of it. Great question
@adrianemikkoАй бұрын
Probably the closest thing to a digital Mamiya 7
@NumberOneBlackGuyАй бұрын
Bro left with a fade came back with a fro
@Lonnie.GАй бұрын
Lmaooo
@TheDavveponken15 күн бұрын
Didn't realize I was watching the same dude from the epic 5d Classic ode video before I recognized his son(?) in one of the pictures without an afro (I still remember the shot of him from the 5d video - very clean!)
@SuperBengaminАй бұрын
Thanks for an interesting video. I am so close to pulling the trigger and get the 50r with the 45mm f 2.8. The only problem is that I am worries about the autofocus. I like to get up close and personal for some documentary style environmental portraits with a semi candid look. I don´t want the subject to notice me before I take the shot to capture the candid feeling in the photo. Do you think this is possible to do with the 50r?
@Lonnie.GАй бұрын
I actually do think that’s possible but I’d say you’ll have higher chance of success using the tilt screen on the back for that. the camera is still fairly large in comparison to a casual point and shoot and I find when you bring anything up to your eye people tend to pay attention. but looking down like a waist viewfinder seems to be a little less intrusive if you are comfortable composing that way.
@mortenthorpeАй бұрын
The gfx50R is legend! I have this, the GFX 100S, a number of x-t and x-h bodies, and Nikons… and the gFx50r is the camera with most soul… they should update this gem of a camera, probably won’t though…
@renashbell1203Ай бұрын
that’s not even “portable”
@musa760622 күн бұрын
Depends on how small your hands are.
@IllliniАй бұрын
Enjoyed your video. I have a 50R that I just cannot connect with. I love the files when the Mitakon is attached, but the I just can't connect with it b/c of the weight!!
@Lonnie.GАй бұрын
yeah I definitely get that. with the mistaken it is definitely hefty. though I enjoy the images from the combo so much I can deal with it
@momoz88Ай бұрын
Lets hope Fuji brings a successor for the 50r
@i35photoАй бұрын
The "Texas Leica" 2.0 Love mine got it back in 2019... Excellent camera all around
@mynewcolour8 күн бұрын
Kinda. No leaf shutter (sadly).
@marklion315Ай бұрын
This is funny, Chris Nicols of petapixel was just destroying this camera on their latest podcast, he really hates it lol saying something like not even free is it worth using.
@Lonnie.GАй бұрын
lol that's crazy! I'm sure a bit of hyperbole..hopefully. Also he gets to use all the latest and greatest. Though I'd still have a soft spot even if I did get to use a 100 mark II any time I wanted. I just love this form factor.
@TylerMcCoolАй бұрын
Because all they care about are speed specs like fps and autofocus speed. Things that have nothing to do with the quality of a photograph. They’re reviewers, not even photographers.
@FramesbyfrisbyАй бұрын
I want get my hands on one for wedding but it might be too slow 😢
@Lonnie.GАй бұрын
As a main body for use with AF lenses? Yeah I'd say it's too slow for how weddings are traditionally shot. On the other hand, if it's an extra body to bring along to get creative with after the main must have shots are obtained it would do fine where you have to the time to nail focus or manually focus. i.e. you've got all of the must have for the bride and groom informals and you wan to take an extra 3 minutes at the end to get some medium format posed shots. Definitely wouldn't rely on it as my main shooter for a wedding though
@asafoadjei1Ай бұрын
I will always say, Fuji just need to stack a 50MP MF sensor with the AF performance of the XT5 or better and we are good to go.
@Lonnie.GАй бұрын
if they can also put emphasis on making their lenses focus faster (only a few have the linear motors) then. Even on the 50r the 50mm 3.5 is fairly quick but from what I hear most of the rest of the primes struggle there
@wilsonsantos384Ай бұрын
I own the 50R and I will never sell, shame Fuji has no plans to upgrade the R lineup.
@ArminHirmerАй бұрын
This camera deserves its place, yet I am waiting for an updated version. It can keep the 50mp bit IBIS and things would be nice to see along with a larger EVF
@whatsgood001Ай бұрын
I dont think I've ever heard of this camera but it looks 🔥🔥🔥
@eek0212Ай бұрын
its digital xpan!
@lwwellsАй бұрын
I paid $500 for an “as new” xe2s. I feel that price is appropriate. I’ve never loved a camera this much. My Voigtlander 27 f2 sits on it 99% of the time.
@brownbear100Ай бұрын
Have wondered about such using the x-e3 as a Voigtländer shooter - 18+27. Who cares about poor AF if you just use MF! I want to use the x100vi in MF and it's terrible for this. A lot to like about the camera but I don't feel the connection like I used to now I have an x-t5 that has gotten smaller.
@lwwellsАй бұрын
@@brownbear100 This lens is FANTASTIC. Just do it. I’ll also pick up the 18 mm color-skopar. I haven’t tried it yet, but I have a feeling I’ll love it.
@Lonnie.GАй бұрын
I recently learned the 18mm skopar existed- looks super interesting. The 27/2 would be interesting too! Would love to get an xpro 2 and use them both
@johnybravo7034Ай бұрын
I have a Gfx 50r also. I use to have the native Fuji 45mm and 50mm, but sold them because I was only using my adapted lenses. I have the Minolta rokkor manual focus 45mm f2, 55mm 1.7, and 58mm 1.4. My favorite of the Minoltas is the 55mm. It is pretty sharp wide open for a vintage lens, covers the sensor well, relatively small, and cheap. Yeah, I wish they would come out with a newer body with ibis, but I still wouldn’t sell this body. This is the only camera body that I have not sold in my collection of gear. I definitely share your sentiments as it relates to this camera.
@coryirvin6651Ай бұрын
Great to see you make another video, always love your perspective. Total palette cleanser from the stock photo youtuber stuff. I've been thinking about this camera for a long time, ever since I saw it being used with adapted xpan lenses. Looking forward to hear more about the lenses you use, and more about the scenarios you're using them for. If I took to doing more personal work, this would be the camera I'd use. Side note, does this mean the sony gear is gone? Would love to hear some long term reviews of using the a7c and a9 as well.
@Lonnie.GАй бұрын
Thank you for that! No the a7c (filmed this video) is still going strong though I have it rigged out like a cinema camera now. And I've already run 10's of thousands of frames through the a9 this year already. Sony is absolutely still the workhorses and I have very few complaints there though they don't inspire me outside of that work. Thanks again!
@raily9713Ай бұрын
I own a lot... And I mean, A LOT of fuji bodies, and despite the concept of x-pro line, on paper, is my way to go... I can't resonate more with your opinion. Gfx 50r is the favorite camera I've ever used. Pure joy. I don't know why fuji only continues with 100s and 50s lines in their MF ecosystem
@NarsuitusАй бұрын
Thanks for sharing your Fuji favorite with us. Over the decades, I have owned and used the following Fuji photographic equipment: 1. Fuji GW670iii medium format film rangefinder with fixed Fuji 90mm f/3.5 normal lens 2. Fuji GSW690iii medium format film rangefinder with fixed Fuji 65mm f/5.6 wide-angle lens 3. Fuji ST705 35mm film SLR with Fuji 28/50/135mm prime lenses 4. Fuji S5 Pro APS-C digital SLR (uses Nikon F mount lenses) 5. Fuji X-Pro1 APS-C digital mirrorless with Fuji 16/23/56mm prime lenses 6. Fuji X-Pro2 APS-C digital mirrorless with Fuji 16-55mm f/2.8 zoom lens and Fuji 50-140mm f/2.8 zoom lens 7. 4x5 inch large format monorail view camera with Fuji 135mm f/5.6 normal lens and Fuji 90mm f/5.6 wide-angle lens I still own and use all seven. The GW670iii is my favorite Fuji film camera and the X-Pro2 is my favorite Fuji digital camera.
@Lonnie.GАй бұрын
Would love to try the GW670 and I’m still on the hunt for a graphite xpro2 at a good price. I had a chance at one for 700 before they shot up in price and I kick myself everyday for not getting it!
@NarsuitusАй бұрын
@@Lonnie.G For the longest time, I hunted for a used graphite Fuji X-Pro2 without the graphite 35mm f/2 lens. I finally stopped looking and bought a new graphite X-Pro2 with the 35mm f/2 lens. My intention was to sell the lens because I felt that since I already owned a 35mm f/1.4 Fuji lens, I did not need the f/2 version. However, I made the mistake of trying the f/2 version before selling it. I fell in love with the smaller and lighter weight lens. I now have two 35mm prime lenses.
@DesignedByWilАй бұрын
F the camera, let me see more of that studio god damn.
@Zimh91Ай бұрын
Great video, the 50R is the only GFX I really want to give a try, as you said it is so sad Fuji did not update this line... thanks a lot for your feedback on it and I hope more videos from you are coming soon 👍 cheers
@TopshelfJuniorАй бұрын
What were you listening to on the airpods ?
@Lonnie.GАй бұрын
I don’t remember - a Pusha T song tho from what I can see (bottom monitor)
@jmtphotographymediaАй бұрын
I definitely want to try this camera.
@Lonnie.GАй бұрын
I’m so glad I did. Shortcomings aside
@rhyno23rjrАй бұрын
Would love to see a video of the adapted lenses, this camera is amazing and will probably go down as one of Fuji's best cameras.
@Lonnie.GАй бұрын
I’ll definitely have to give it a shot! Yeah I feel like it’s somehow a sleeper but will likely become a cult classic
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a little repetitive, especially Part 5 - but great video!
hi, i'm in the middle of changing system currently. EIther Fuji GFX 50r or leica, is my only 2 choices. My question is, how hard is it to manual focus with it? especially with that mitakon. I dont do landscape, but I'd love to take a family photograph during family events, and travel purpose. So I wont need the wide angle lenses, I'd just buy the mitakon and 1 AF lens if i go down the GFX route. Please advise on how hard is it to manual focus. especially at night or at indoor. thank you kindly, and what a great video. I love videos where people dont review/talk about the latest and greatest gears only.. its getting so boring.. i love older gears talk/re review/long usage review. cheers!
I am taking absolutely horrible photos with this camera I can't even figure out how to take a photo on zoom clearly my shutter speed is all jacked up ... I need help 😭
god, that music made me turn it off
Superb comprehensive comparison. Thanks!
I appreciate that!
Exceptional video. Much more than an informal riff. Pure narrative.
I really appreciate that- thank you!
Thank you for such a thorough comparison. It’s been really helpful.
These things are so impossible to find these days.
The medium format look is this: 1) High resolution images, esp in the case of film. Medium format film gives so much more detail than 35mm, but digital sensors can give high definition with a smaller sensor, so in the age of digital, this isn't such a big issue. 2) This is pure physics and even in the age of digital can only be changed by a focal reducer: Using a longer focal length lens at a closer range for a shallower depth of field. Ultra fast optics seem to help balance this with smaller sensors, but ultimately the sensor size, or effective size, does matter. You can try a test to see the difference. Take whatever camera you have, put a portrait length lens on it, and then take a full body picture of someone. Then, move closer, and a take multi panel image of the same person, 3 or 4 panels, and then stitch the panels together. The stitched image won't look great, don't worry about that, but you will be able to see the difference in lens compression with the exact same lens.
Im late but this video ain't! Good to see you back on here bro! The GFX 50r is tuff but Fujifilm got other plans. I hope to get one soon.
Appreciate it bro!
Nice video, by the way, where are you find the group for the Sony please? The little grip on the flash
cool insight. how does the ef 28 work on the gfx?
Thanks! There is definitely vignetting. Can be mostly corrected in post but it’s work. Corners are soft. But the field of view is really nice - especially when shooting in 65:24 . I’d say it’s functional for casual shooting. Not for critical use though
I have Fuji X100VI and A7cR+35mm f2.8. Main problem of Fuji is: It's automatics will not try to shoot 125 iso. It's unpredictable. Other problems of Fuji are: bad quality noise removing in JPEG and HIF, bad RAW editing app, No support for Fuji HIF on Mac.
1:28 a photographer big on consent ! yes thank you.
Do you feel that the low res of the viewfinder is a bother?
without looking up the specs I never thought the EVF was low res. for a point of comparison I currently use the a9 and a7c EVFs so it’s possible I just haven’t been spoiled by a Hugh end EVF yet. best ones I’ve used are likely this one and the xt3. so it’s all relative and I never had an issue with this evf - feels large to me and crisp enough for manual focus
Yes. More, please.
I love mine; traded a Hasselblad 501CM with CFV-50c digital back for GFX 50R and a couple of zoom lenses. I really enjoy using it, and I wish they would do a 100R. (edit): I'd add three points. 1. You talk about the cropping flexibility but the MF sensor means that aggressive cropping without much loss of quality essentially extends your focal length, so my 100-200 zoom is almost like having a 100-400. 2. The MF sensor has comparatively low noise at higher ISOs, so I often shoot with fixed aperture and shutter speed, and auto ISO. That took a lot of mental recalibration after decades of shooting film. 3. The GF zooms are, to my eye at any rate, comparable in quality with primes in many situations. My 50R came with a 32-64 and I haven't looked at an image taken with it and wished that I had used a prime. Only criticism: I wish it wasn't so easy to move the exposure compensation dial when taking it out of the bag...
likewise a 100R would be a dream. think your additional points are all valid as well and I do wish to get myself a zoom for landscape and hiking. Luckily I don’t recall ,y exposure comp dial ever getting bumped - mine seems fairly stiff
I used the 50R years ago along the 50S and I always came back to it and the 63mm -- but the 50S and the zoom was excellent; just not portable. Now the 100sii is here and the ergonomics are excellent again. As an owner of the XH2S, I still miss my XPro3. So unless. I would use long lenses and need a battery grip, I prefer the "viewfinder to the left" body. Hope Fujifilm will update this body sometime.
Mate, what is that small display under your main monitor?
Really good unbiased explanation of the camera and its features
GFX 50R is zero hype, all real deal. Super unique camera. With that Mitakon.. no other system conveniently offers that particular look.
50R sitting at $3k+ today hurts.
If you’re in the US you just have to know where to look. One recently sold for 1795 on fredmiranda within the past week with 5 batteries (which are hard to find). I’m seeing used from online retailers for $2150-2400 . If not US I’m not sure.
@@Lonnie.G Canada here, so the US pricing you mention is is about right.
@nickthaskater ahhh ok
@@Lonnie.G That was me! I feel like I got the deal of the century. I love this camera so much. For now I’m adapting M and LTM lenses on it but I’m hoping to get a GF lens for it soon but will probably have to sell something first. I also have an x-pro2 so the layout seems very familiar to me. Btw, love the video!
Yeah you got a hell of a deal. Took me so long to find the original batteries at a decent price
Thanks Lonnie, I found this really helpful!
Really appreciate this video. I have had an x-t5 since release and an very happy with the camera and have some great lenses for it. Having had the x70, then the x100v, then x70, then x100v...and now x100vi I have concluded that the x70 is very nice and compact, but lacking in many ways. The x100vi on that sensor is wonderful... but now too similar to the x-t5 in many ways that was never the case with the previous x100 and X-T cameras. I want a compact camera, but while it will fit in a pocket, it's not super compact. I also want something different, yet it's no longer as different as it once was. The ND is nice, but the 1/180000 shutter speed for non-flash and non-video does the job too on both x-t5 and x100vi. The OVF is nice, but I only use it because it's there and I wish to the OVF was better. I find it an awkward child rather than a Goldilocks. I've also started leaning more towards 18 and 27mm on apsc. With Fuji apparently bringing a gfx version of the x100 next year, I have obsessed over getting a GFX50R and 50 3.5 used to at least test the waters. I would never want the huge lenses, nor their price tags. So a gfx in the style of the x100 with (in all likelihood) an adapted 50 3.5 is mighty appealing for my "something different" camera. A GR for lightweight camera could then fill that hole. I have the 27 1.2 for the x-t5 so am not going to gain anything with the 50 3.5 (1.8 equiv on apsc) but I do stop that lens down also. What I would like to do is this summer take the x100vi and gfx50R+50mm 3.5 on a two week road trip I have coming up and just see where I'm at. The X-t5 is my comfort blanket so would leave that and all my nice lenses. How do you find that dial on the shutter button, though? Looks Ike it would be easy to nudge when taking a shot!
That dial can absolutely be bumped on accident. It’s something I keep my eye on for sure. Luckily no effect when the camera is off and in the bag for example but once you turn the camera on you do have to be mindful of it. Great question
Probably the closest thing to a digital Mamiya 7
Bro left with a fade came back with a fro
Lmaooo
Didn't realize I was watching the same dude from the epic 5d Classic ode video before I recognized his son(?) in one of the pictures without an afro (I still remember the shot of him from the 5d video - very clean!)
Thanks for an interesting video. I am so close to pulling the trigger and get the 50r with the 45mm f 2.8. The only problem is that I am worries about the autofocus. I like to get up close and personal for some documentary style environmental portraits with a semi candid look. I don´t want the subject to notice me before I take the shot to capture the candid feeling in the photo. Do you think this is possible to do with the 50r?
I actually do think that’s possible but I’d say you’ll have higher chance of success using the tilt screen on the back for that. the camera is still fairly large in comparison to a casual point and shoot and I find when you bring anything up to your eye people tend to pay attention. but looking down like a waist viewfinder seems to be a little less intrusive if you are comfortable composing that way.
The gfx50R is legend! I have this, the GFX 100S, a number of x-t and x-h bodies, and Nikons… and the gFx50r is the camera with most soul… they should update this gem of a camera, probably won’t though…
that’s not even “portable”
Depends on how small your hands are.
Enjoyed your video. I have a 50R that I just cannot connect with. I love the files when the Mitakon is attached, but the I just can't connect with it b/c of the weight!!
yeah I definitely get that. with the mistaken it is definitely hefty. though I enjoy the images from the combo so much I can deal with it
Lets hope Fuji brings a successor for the 50r
The "Texas Leica" 2.0 Love mine got it back in 2019... Excellent camera all around
Kinda. No leaf shutter (sadly).
This is funny, Chris Nicols of petapixel was just destroying this camera on their latest podcast, he really hates it lol saying something like not even free is it worth using.
lol that's crazy! I'm sure a bit of hyperbole..hopefully. Also he gets to use all the latest and greatest. Though I'd still have a soft spot even if I did get to use a 100 mark II any time I wanted. I just love this form factor.
Because all they care about are speed specs like fps and autofocus speed. Things that have nothing to do with the quality of a photograph. They’re reviewers, not even photographers.
I want get my hands on one for wedding but it might be too slow 😢
As a main body for use with AF lenses? Yeah I'd say it's too slow for how weddings are traditionally shot. On the other hand, if it's an extra body to bring along to get creative with after the main must have shots are obtained it would do fine where you have to the time to nail focus or manually focus. i.e. you've got all of the must have for the bride and groom informals and you wan to take an extra 3 minutes at the end to get some medium format posed shots. Definitely wouldn't rely on it as my main shooter for a wedding though
I will always say, Fuji just need to stack a 50MP MF sensor with the AF performance of the XT5 or better and we are good to go.
if they can also put emphasis on making their lenses focus faster (only a few have the linear motors) then. Even on the 50r the 50mm 3.5 is fairly quick but from what I hear most of the rest of the primes struggle there
I own the 50R and I will never sell, shame Fuji has no plans to upgrade the R lineup.
This camera deserves its place, yet I am waiting for an updated version. It can keep the 50mp bit IBIS and things would be nice to see along with a larger EVF
I dont think I've ever heard of this camera but it looks 🔥🔥🔥
its digital xpan!
I paid $500 for an “as new” xe2s. I feel that price is appropriate. I’ve never loved a camera this much. My Voigtlander 27 f2 sits on it 99% of the time.
Have wondered about such using the x-e3 as a Voigtländer shooter - 18+27. Who cares about poor AF if you just use MF! I want to use the x100vi in MF and it's terrible for this. A lot to like about the camera but I don't feel the connection like I used to now I have an x-t5 that has gotten smaller.
@@brownbear100 This lens is FANTASTIC. Just do it. I’ll also pick up the 18 mm color-skopar. I haven’t tried it yet, but I have a feeling I’ll love it.
I recently learned the 18mm skopar existed- looks super interesting. The 27/2 would be interesting too! Would love to get an xpro 2 and use them both
I have a Gfx 50r also. I use to have the native Fuji 45mm and 50mm, but sold them because I was only using my adapted lenses. I have the Minolta rokkor manual focus 45mm f2, 55mm 1.7, and 58mm 1.4. My favorite of the Minoltas is the 55mm. It is pretty sharp wide open for a vintage lens, covers the sensor well, relatively small, and cheap. Yeah, I wish they would come out with a newer body with ibis, but I still wouldn’t sell this body. This is the only camera body that I have not sold in my collection of gear. I definitely share your sentiments as it relates to this camera.
Great to see you make another video, always love your perspective. Total palette cleanser from the stock photo youtuber stuff. I've been thinking about this camera for a long time, ever since I saw it being used with adapted xpan lenses. Looking forward to hear more about the lenses you use, and more about the scenarios you're using them for. If I took to doing more personal work, this would be the camera I'd use. Side note, does this mean the sony gear is gone? Would love to hear some long term reviews of using the a7c and a9 as well.
Thank you for that! No the a7c (filmed this video) is still going strong though I have it rigged out like a cinema camera now. And I've already run 10's of thousands of frames through the a9 this year already. Sony is absolutely still the workhorses and I have very few complaints there though they don't inspire me outside of that work. Thanks again!
I own a lot... And I mean, A LOT of fuji bodies, and despite the concept of x-pro line, on paper, is my way to go... I can't resonate more with your opinion. Gfx 50r is the favorite camera I've ever used. Pure joy. I don't know why fuji only continues with 100s and 50s lines in their MF ecosystem
Thanks for sharing your Fuji favorite with us. Over the decades, I have owned and used the following Fuji photographic equipment: 1. Fuji GW670iii medium format film rangefinder with fixed Fuji 90mm f/3.5 normal lens 2. Fuji GSW690iii medium format film rangefinder with fixed Fuji 65mm f/5.6 wide-angle lens 3. Fuji ST705 35mm film SLR with Fuji 28/50/135mm prime lenses 4. Fuji S5 Pro APS-C digital SLR (uses Nikon F mount lenses) 5. Fuji X-Pro1 APS-C digital mirrorless with Fuji 16/23/56mm prime lenses 6. Fuji X-Pro2 APS-C digital mirrorless with Fuji 16-55mm f/2.8 zoom lens and Fuji 50-140mm f/2.8 zoom lens 7. 4x5 inch large format monorail view camera with Fuji 135mm f/5.6 normal lens and Fuji 90mm f/5.6 wide-angle lens I still own and use all seven. The GW670iii is my favorite Fuji film camera and the X-Pro2 is my favorite Fuji digital camera.
Would love to try the GW670 and I’m still on the hunt for a graphite xpro2 at a good price. I had a chance at one for 700 before they shot up in price and I kick myself everyday for not getting it!
@@Lonnie.G For the longest time, I hunted for a used graphite Fuji X-Pro2 without the graphite 35mm f/2 lens. I finally stopped looking and bought a new graphite X-Pro2 with the 35mm f/2 lens. My intention was to sell the lens because I felt that since I already owned a 35mm f/1.4 Fuji lens, I did not need the f/2 version. However, I made the mistake of trying the f/2 version before selling it. I fell in love with the smaller and lighter weight lens. I now have two 35mm prime lenses.
F the camera, let me see more of that studio god damn.
Great video, the 50R is the only GFX I really want to give a try, as you said it is so sad Fuji did not update this line... thanks a lot for your feedback on it and I hope more videos from you are coming soon 👍 cheers
What were you listening to on the airpods ?
I don’t remember - a Pusha T song tho from what I can see (bottom monitor)
I definitely want to try this camera.
I’m so glad I did. Shortcomings aside
Would love to see a video of the adapted lenses, this camera is amazing and will probably go down as one of Fuji's best cameras.
I’ll definitely have to give it a shot! Yeah I feel like it’s somehow a sleeper but will likely become a cult classic
Welcome back and thank you for sharing.
Thanks Chris!